Think I’m in early labour

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Hi all as of this evening think I might be in early stages of labour. 40+5 today so about time!!! Was having what I am pretty sure were contractions every ten mins or so from 4pm-7pm ish, lasting about 45 secs or so, but they’ve eased off a bit and are much less frequent now. Passing a bit of blood (very small amount) which I’m assuming is plug/show, and loose bowels. Does this sound like the start of something?! Due to be induced on Sunday so I really hope so... any tips to keep it going? Am currently bouncing away on my ball, but torn between climbing up and down the stairs to keep it going or going to bed and getting some rest! All tips gratefully appreciated x

Oooh yes it sounds like something is happening! How exciting! How are things now? I have no tips as I had elcs. Good luck!

Yes it does! But it could be awhile yet!!

Now go to sleep while you can!!! I had that on the Sunday and baby wasn't born until the Wednesday. Get as much rest as you can and then eat as much as you can to keep your energy up.

Pains are really easing off, so disappointing! Wondering if there’s something I could be doing to spur it on.... but maybe rest will benefit me more in long run!

Good advice thanks! Did your waters break naturally or did they have to be broken? So hoping not to have to go through induction on Sunday!

Mine broke during my fourth sweep (on the weds morning of the day she was born). They ended up augmenting my labour shortly after because after three days of latent labour and no sleep, I was DONE. I just didn't have the energy...

So stop looking at this thread and go to sleep!!!